Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Global Release Times and PC Specs

The next­gen installment in the legendary shooter franchise, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, is fast approaching — and thanks to official announcements we now have firm details on its global release timing and PC system requirements. Whether you’re a veteran operator or a newcomer, here’s what you need to know to get ready.

Release Date & Global Launch Times

• The official release date is November 14, 2025 for PC, PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One & Series X|S.

• For consoles and the Xbox app version of the game on PC, the worldwide launch begins region-by-region starting at 3:00 a.m. PST and completing at around 10:00 p.m. PST.

• On Steam and Battle.net the unlock time is 9:00 p.m. PST on the same day. 

• Pre-loading for digital purchases begins November 10, 2025 on PC, allowing players to have the game ready at launch. 

• PC players are required to have TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot enabled on their systems for launch — part of the anti-cheat measures. 

PC System Requirements

Here are the official PC specs released by Activision for Black Ops 7:

Minimum (for playable experience)

• OS: Windows 10 64-bit (latest update)

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1400 or Intel Core i5-6600

• RAM: 8 GB

• GPU: AMD Radeon RX 470 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970/1060 or Intel Arc A580 (3 GB VRAM) 

• Storage: SSD with ~116 GB free space at launch. 

Recommended (1080p/60fps High settings)

• OS: Windows 11 64-bit 

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1600X or Intel Core i7-6700K 

• RAM: 12 GB

• GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (8 GB VRAM)

• Storage: SSD with ~116 GB free space.

Competitive / Ultra 4K (High-End)

• OS: Windows 11 64-bit 

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X or Intel Core i7-10700K 

• RAM: 16 GB 

• GPU: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080/5070 (16 GB VRAM) 

• Storage: SSD (PCIe 4.0/5.0 recommended) with ~116 GB free space. 

Why This Matters & Final Thoughts

• Knowing the exact release time helps players prepare, especially if they want to hop in the moment the servers go live.

• The PC system requirements reveal that while the game supports a wide range of hardware, high-end visuals and performance will demand top-tier specs.

• The requirement for TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot on PC marks a push by Activision to combat cheating and unauthorized hardware modifications — PC players should enable those settings now to avoid launch-day issues. 

• With global launch times and pre-load windows confirmed, there’s less ambiguity this year — just make sure you’re ready when the timer hits zero.

If you’re planning to jump into Black Ops 7 on launch day, double-check your region’s unlock time and make sure your PC meets the specs — you don’t want to be caught off guard.